UN Security Council to Vote on Trump's Gaza Peace Plan

The UN Security Council will vote Monday on a US-backed resolution supporting President Trump's Gaza peace plan. The proposal calls for creating a temporary "Peace Council" to govern Gaza through December 2027, with Trump theoretically leading it, plus deploying an international stabilization force in the territory.

Diplomatic sources confirmed the vote after the draft resolution went through several revisions. The plan represents Trump's attempt to establish a transitional governing body for Gaza while the region works toward longer-term stability.

The proposed Peace Council would essentially serve as Gaza's interim government for the next three years. But here's the key question: how would this actually work on the ground? Gaza has been under Hamas control since 2007, and any transition would require significant coordination between multiple parties including Israel, Palestinian factions, and international partners.

The international stabilization force mentioned in the draft would likely need substantial backing from UN member states. Previous peacekeeping efforts in the Middle East have shown mixed results, and deployment in Gaza would face unique security challenges given the territory's complex political situation.

For regional stability, this vote matters because it could set the framework for Gaza's governance after the current conflict. The three-year timeline suggests planners expect a lengthy transition period rather than a quick political solution.

The Security Council's decision will depend heavily on how the five permanent members vote. Russia and China have historically taken different positions than the US on Middle East issues, while European members will likely weigh the plan's practical implementation chances.